TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Select one of the links below to obtain additional information about the benefits available to TDCJ employees.

Paid Leave

Benefits Overview Brochure (PDF)
Bereavement/Funeral
Blood, Bone Marrow, Organ Donor
Continuing Education
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Donated Sick Leave
Extended Sick Leave
Family Leave Pool
Family Medical Leave
Foster Parents
Holidays
Jury Duty
Military Leave
Reserve Law Enforcement Officer Training
Service Animal Training
Sick Leave
Sick Leave Pool
State Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services Training
Vacation
Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Services Volunteers, or Search and Rescue Volunteers
Volunteer of Texas Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster

Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Premium Conversion
Prescription Drug Program
Retiree Life Insurance

Hazardous Duty Pay

View information about Hazardous Duty Pay.

Longevity Pay

View information about Longevity Pay.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit of monthly salary warrants is available to an employee's designated financial institution(s).

Benefit Waiting Period

ERS Membership
Sick Leave Pool
Health Insurance
Vacation

Retirement

CPO State Retirement and Insurance
LECOS Supplemental Retirement
Deferred Compensation: 401(k) and 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans (PDF)
Deferred Compensation: Website
Disability Retirement
Regular State Retirement and Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Retirement Eligibility
Service Purchase

Unpaid Leave

Family Medical Leave
Leave Without Pay
Medical - Sick Leave
Medical - Work Related (W/C)
Military

Other Benefits

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Benefit Policy (PDF)
Surviving Family Members of CPOs/COs - Chapter 615 Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Federal Law Enforcement Dependents Assistance Act
“Homes for Heroes” Home Loan Program
Laundry and Barber Services
Public Safety Officer’s Benefits
Texas Legal Protection Plan
Texas Tomorrow Funds
Uniforms provided and laundered for authorized security personnel
Unit Commissary Privileges
Unit Meal Privileges
Workers’ Compensation

Payroll Deductions

TexFlex Reimbursement Accounts

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on these pages. However, in the event of any discrepancy between this publication and the official documents, contracts, statutes, and administrative rules governing the programs administered by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas, those documents, contracts, statutes, and administrative rules will prevail.

ERS administers and oversees retirement, insurance, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits programs for the State of Texas. More detailed information regarding benefits is available from the ERS Website. If you have questions or need information, use the Customer Service Direct program on the ERS Website.

Page updated: 08/16/2026